Philippine star news today

Here are the top news stories from the Philippine Star today:

Headlines

  1. Duterte to meet with US, China envoys on South China Sea - President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet with the envoys of the United States and China to discuss the South China Sea dispute.
  2. Pimentel: Senate to probe alleged corruption in PNP - Senate President Koko Pimentel has announced that the Senate will conduct an investigation into alleged corruption in the Philippine National Police (PNP).
  3. DOH reports 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths - The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths in the past 24 hours.
  4. Lacson: No more lockdowns, focus on vaccination - Senator Panfilo Lacson has urged the government to focus on vaccination efforts instead of imposing lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. MRT-3 to resume operations on Monday - The Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) is set to resume operations on Monday after a three-day shutdown due to maintenance work.

News

  1. Duterte to meet with US, China envoys on South China Sea - President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet with the envoys of the United States and China to discuss the South China Sea dispute. The meeting is seen as a crucial step in resolving the issue.
  2. Pimentel: Senate to probe alleged corruption in PNP - Senate President Koko Pimentel has announced that the Senate will conduct an investigation into alleged corruption in the Philippine National Police (PNP). The investigation is seen as a response to recent allegations of corruption within the PNP.
  3. DOH reports 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths - The Department of Health (DOH) has reported 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths in the past 24 hours. The DOH has also reported that the number of active cases has increased to 14,000.
  4. Lacson: No more lockdowns, focus on vaccination - Senator Panfilo Lacson has urged the government to focus on vaccination efforts instead of imposing lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Lacson has also called for the government to increase its vaccination efforts to reach more people.
  5. MRT-3 to resume operations on Monday - The Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) is set to resume operations on Monday after a three-day shutdown due to maintenance work. The MRT-3 is one of the busiest rail lines in Metro Manila.

Sports

  1. Gilas Pilipinas to face Australia in FIBA Asia Cup - The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, is set to face Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup. The game is seen as a crucial match for the Philippines, which is seeking to improve its chances of advancing to the next round.
  2. PBA: TNT Tropang Giga defeats Magnolia Hotshots - The TNT Tropang Giga has defeated the Magnolia Hotshots in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors' Cup. The win has boosted the Tropang Giga's chances of advancing to the next round.

Business

  1. Stock market rises on positive economic outlook - The Philippine stock market has risen on positive economic outlook. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has reported that the market has gained 1.3% in the past week, driven by positive economic data and a strong peso.
  2. BSP keeps interest rates steady - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has kept interest rates steady, citing a stable inflation outlook and a strong economy. The BSP has also reported that the country's inflation rate has remained within its target range.